Employed full time: Wage and salary workers: Postal service clerks occupations: 16 years and over

LEU0254502100A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

81.00

Year-over-Year Change

-40.88%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 1/1/2024

Summary

Tracks full-time employment levels for postal service clerks across the United States. Provides insights into postal service workforce and communication infrastructure employment.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This employment series measures the number of full-time workers in postal service clerk positions. It reflects communication and logistics workforce dynamics.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics household and establishment surveys.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers and postal service administrators to assess workforce trends.

Key Facts

  • Essential communication infrastructure role
  • Reflects postal service workforce capacity
  • Indicates communication sector employment levels

FAQs

Q: What do postal service clerks do?

A: They process mail, handle customer transactions, sort packages, and manage postal service operations.

Q: Why is tracking this employment important?

A: It provides insights into communication infrastructure and postal service workforce capacity.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current employment snapshots for postal service clerks.

Q: Are postal service clerk jobs changing?

A: Digital communication trends are impacting traditional postal service employment patterns.

Q: What impacts postal service clerk employment?

A: Technology, e-commerce, and communication trends significantly influence workforce requirements.

Related Trends

Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Postal Service Clerks Employment (LEU0254502100A), retrieved from FRED.